Filipino Culinary Traditions, with a twist.
Traditions are paving the way for Chele Gonzalez and Carlos Villaflor (from awarded restaurant Gallery By Chele), who are on a quest to learn the secrets behind Filipino staple dishes. And as true explorers, they come back home to blend this newly acquired knowledge into their own creative process. Be the witness of their journey.
This docu-series is exclusively available on TrueID platform.
EP1
Kinilaw
Siruma, Camarines Sur
Classic kinilaw (Filipino Ceviche) is the highlight dish as Chef Chele discovers the unique way of life of Kuya Tikoy and the sea villagers living in the remote municipality of Siruma, Camarines Sur.
EP2
Binuho
El Kabayo , Bataan
It's time to learn about Aeta traditions and their respect for the land guided by Aeta cultural leader Erlinda Ignatio with a focus on their age-old tribal practice of Binuho (bamboo) rice cooking.
EP4
Pinangat
Camalig, Bicol
Albay blesses Chef Chele's visit with a view of Mount Mayon and a journey of Bicolano dishes, particularly the famous pinangat, through the eyes of Socorro Restaurant's Chef Ato.
EP3
Coffee
Amadeo, Cavite
Chef Carlos travels upland to Amadeo, Cavite where he discovers specialty coffee that the Philippine soil in this altitude can produce, with insights from coffee expert, Chit Juan.
EP5
Foraging
El Kabayo, Bataan
Chef Chele joins Albert from the Aeta tribe to learn about foraging in the forest, how everything can be found in nature and why care and respect for it is vital.
EP6
Cochinillo
Silang, Cavite
Henry Brolagda of Lucciole Farm, Cavite educates Chef Carlos on sustainability and community-building while also acquainting him with his famous all-natural cochinillo (Suckling Pig) dish.
EP7
Buro
Cabiokid, Nueva Ecija
Chef Carlos visits Cabiokid permaculture farm in Nueva Ecija where he meets with Jake Bautista who discusses nature as a teacher and introduces him to buro.
EP8
Laing
Pecuria Farm, Bicol
Chef Chele goes to a gabi leaves farm in Camarines Sur and learns from Rica Buenaflor the art of cooking laing and her passion for Bicolano culture.
